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Friday, September 19, 2008

Our week to host Presto Pasta Night has come and gone. Initially, I was worried that no one would "show up at my party". But, I'm happy to say that this party has been a roaring success. Ok - we may be on carb overload. But, that's beside the point.

Ok - enough of me talking - here's what you came for...THE ROUNDUP (presented in order of submission):

Gay from A Scientist in the Kitchen shares her sopas, which is Tagalog for soup. Gay explains that sopas is "...a versatile pasta soup as you can use any meat to make the broth". That's what I love about food blogging - learning about dishes from all over the world.

Dharm from Dad - Baker & Chef posted about his Fettucine Piccante con Salame ed il Fungo . According to Dharm's instant translator, this mean "Spicy Fettucine with Salami and Mushrooms". I really like spicy food, so the spicy salami sounds right up my alley but what I really want to do is make some fettucine. I need to broaden my flat noodle horizons (don't mind the pun).

Our very own Giz from Equal Opportunity Kitchen shares her Lokshen Kugel, which is a traditional Jewish noodle casserole. Giz claims to be making this kugel as a warm up to the upcoming high holidays. I think that's code for "Giz wanted to eat kugel, so she looked for a good excuse". All kidding aside, this sweet-flavoured pasta is delicious.

Mrs Ergül from Mrs Ergül in the Kitchen brings her Farfalle in Tomato Sauce. This dish would be very welcome in my home! I'm also intrigued by Mrs Ergül's bio: "She is a Chinese wife married to an awesome Türk man. That is one big motivation to learn how to cook good food from both of these cultures". I'll definitely have to take a closer look at her blog.

Daphne from More than Words made her Roast Duck Noodles. Can you believe I've never made duck before? Daphne, you are welcome to come show me how to make duck any time because I see you are very good at it. This looks awesome.

Tigerfish from Teczcape - An Escape to Food shared a Tom Yam Tuna Noodle Soup. Go check it out. It looks like a great way to make a fast, versatile soup. I also just learned that Tom Yam (or Tom Yum) originates from Thailand and is one of the most famous dishes in Thai cuisine.

Katie from One Little Corner of the World shares her Pasta with Oxtail Sauce. She too is having troubles with her blogger account - so I'm not going crazy. This is a series of first for Katie...first time participating in PPN...first time cooking oxtail...first time shipping Pasta with Oxtail Sauce to Canada. Ok...maybe I've gone to far.

Wiffy from Noob Cook shares a Chilli crab pasta made from leftover chilli crab. Ok - you convinced me - I will put making crab pasta on my to do list. Can you tell I'm getting hungrier as the roundup progresses?

Lori Lynn from Taste with the Eyes shares her Spaghetti, Tomato Vodka Cream. I'ved made vodka cream before, but never with the addition of ricotta. Sounds like a great idea to me. Giz and I have been fans of Lori Lynn's since we first met during our first Tried, Tested and True event. I love to drool over her dishes (both the food and the dinnerware beneath them). Go check out her blog!

Last, but not least, is Ruth from Once Upon a Feast. Eighty-one weeks ago, Ruth started Presto Pasta Nights and has put a lot of time and energy into it every week since. I'm in awe with how much work goes into hosting an event and to do it on a weekly or biweekly basis is truly remarkable.

Ruth shares her new Sobaya Soba Noodles purchase. Between Ruth and Ning, I'm beginning to thing that Soba are the new "it" noodle.

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Ruth for letting Equal Opportunity Kitchen host the event. Also, thank you to everyone who participated this week! This was fun.

Looks like a great roundup! So sorry I missed this one--I even MADE the pasta dish a couple of nights ago, but didn't have time to write it up! Maybe next time. . . anyway, congrats on a great "party". :)

I think you should enter the PPN Guinness record. I think it's the first time I've seen so many entries. Congratulations for the great job you did. We really eat a lot of macaroni. All recipes look delicious.

Sorry to be a few days late in visiting PG, I was gone most of the weekend. Thank you again for the great job!

There is so much here to love I don't even know where to begin. Love the tequila lime chicken one. Love the soba and unagi (LOVE) but could not make it for anyone but myself, not even friends of mine (they don't know what they're missing!).

The braised pork and yee min... the tom yum... Katie's stuffed zucchini. What a great roundup!

Since we refer to family members, here's a key to clarify who's who

R - Psychgrad's hubby. Is the cook responsible for many of the recipes but usually does not post himself (unless it is to complain about our food obsession or share a dish that he loves -- usually poutine).

E- Practicing her skills as ruler of the world (or her little brother, K).

K - Cool little bro -- biding his time until he's big enough to take down E.

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